British crime drama on Netflix hailed by fans as 'addictive masterpiece'. Viewers are raving about a British crime thriller, with reviews comparing the hit show to Agatha Christie.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: BBC trailer
Discovering a compelling new series to binge-watch can prove challenging, particularly given the seemingly endless options available today. British crime thrillers are certainly no exception, with what appears to be a fresh show launching practically every week. Occasionally, these new releases can fall flat, leaving audiences turning back to timeless whodunit classics such as Murder, She Wrote or Miss Marple. Yet Netflix subscribers are currently singing the praises of a gripping new thriller that has been described as feeling 'as told by Agatha Christie'.
Boasting an impressive 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder has garnered widespread acclaim from viewers following the release of series two on Netflix last month. The BAFTA-winning British drama, which holds a 91% rating, is now streaming as a 'true masterpiece'. Another British drama with a 97% rating is streaming on Disney now.
What is the storyline?
The central character, Pip Fitz-Amobi (portrayed by Emma Myers), is an intelligent and tenacious teenager who becomes fixated on solving the mystery surrounding the murder of well-liked schoolgirl Andie Bell five years prior. While the local community believes Andie's boyfriend, Sal Singh, murdered her before ending his own life, Pip remains unconvinced that there isn't more beneath the surface. As fresh enigmas surface in her seemingly peaceful English town, she uncovers the extraordinary lengths people will go to bury the truth.
The programme currently holds an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for series one and 92% for series two. According to Netflix's official blog, Tudum, the third series of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder has completed filming and is scheduled to premiere worldwide on the streaming platform in 2027.
The British show currently has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes (Image: IMDb/BBC/Netflix). Writer and executive producer Holly Jackson shared her thoughts with Netflix, stating: 'I'm ecstatic that we are able to bring A Good Girl's Guide to Murder to its (bloody) conclusion. As Good as Dead is my favourite of the book series, and it's by far my favourite season of the show, too. You'll see Pip as you've never seen her before. It's dark, breathless, horrible, and somehow still manages to be funny. Come on back to Little Kilton for the final time ... if you dare.'
What viewers are saying
On Rotten Tomatoes, critic Katie Rosseinsky from The Independent UK said: 'Think The Famous Five meets Pretty Little Liars, as told by Agatha Christie: it's a combination that shouldn't really work on paper, but will have you hooked all the same.' Lindsay Press at Culturess remarked: 'Ultimately, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a fun and quick binge-worthy show that will make a potentially boring day a lot more entertaining.'
Viewers have compared the Netflix show to Agatha Christie (Image: IMDb). Nevertheless, Rohan Naahar from The Indian Express cautioned: 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder cannot decide if it wants to be a quaint homage to British crime dramas, or if it wants to provide edgy entertainment for an audience that has embraced Euphoria.' Despite mixed critical responses, one audience reviewer said: 'It's really good, and the acting is on point. Episodes were good, but sometimes a little boring, but all of the episodes deserve at least 7.5/10 or 8/10.' A further viewer enthused: 'An absolutely stunning story that follows the book perfectly, the acting cast was perfect and on the dot. Absolute masterpiece!'
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